Cade Cunningham actively recruits Austin Reaves to Pistons in free agency
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 3:20 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Cade Cunningham reportedly made significant efforts to recruit Austin Reaves from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Detroit Pistons before Reaves ultimately re-signed with the Lakers for a four-year, $185 million deal. During the free-agency period, the Pistons sought additional star power after finishing first in the Eastern Conference last season. Despite interest in Reaves, Detroit also looked at players like Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard but did not finalize any major signings. The Pistons added veteran forwards John Collins and Tobias Harris among other roles this summer.
- •Cade Cunningham involved in recruiting Austin Reaves to Pistons.
- •Reaves re-signed with Lakers for $185 million over four years.
- •Pistons aimed to bolster star power after a strong season.
- •Detroit made incremental roster moves, adding veteran forwards.
- •Lakers adapt following LeBron James' move to the 76ers.
- 3:20 AMYahoo Sports — Cade Cunningham was 'very involved' in trying to recruit Austin Reaves
"Cade Cunningham reportedly tried to recruit Lakers star guard Austin Reaves to the Pistons.
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